JCB has celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth Backhoe Loader. The first JCB Backhoe rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire in 1953. Called the Mark One, it brought the new wonder of hydraulic power to construction equipment for the first time. In the first full year of…

Cross Civils & Construction Services, based in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland has purchased a new Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT). The new ADT is the first from Develon at the company and was supplied by Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the new Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland for Develon, formerly Doosan…

A leading road surfacing specialist has purchased the first new JCB CT430-140 compaction model to roll off the production line. Purchased by Royston, Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing, the brand new tandem vibratory roller is already in action on local authority highways maintenance contracts for Ringway Jacobs on Essex highways and EST in Hertfordshire. North Herts…

With limited yard space and 190 acres of steep, exposed terrain on his hillside farm in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, David Lennox faced a challenge – how to improve efficiency through mechanisation. “Being a small farm, we don’t have the luxury of lots of generous animal housing, and what we do have, is fairly low and…

Mecalac has launched a new range of wheel excavator loaders, the 12-Series, comprising the 12MSX, 12MTX and 12MRX models. Conceived, designed and manufactured in the company’s Annecy plant in France, the 12-Series features the most compact excavators in the world. It stands out for its unique wheel excavator loader concept, which offers versatility combined with…

This week’s magazine sees Walker Plant Services demonstrating their specialism of Volvo ADT Dumpers on the inside front cover. This includes used machinery sales plus refurbished and used parts sales. A reminder of the huge Euro Auctions sale taking place in Leeds on 22nd-25th January where there will be thousands of items of plant for…

As a New Year dawns, the first dumper deal of 2025 is ready for delivery to Aylesbury based contractors Phillip Gollins General Builder Ltd, from Thwaites approved distributor, Shellplant Sales Ltd. This first deal of the year will see eight, 3-tonne hydrostatic, power swivel Thwaites dumpers, join eight Kubota 1.7-tonne mini-excavators, all fitted with Epiroc…

A Scottish plant hirer has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Scotland. Purchased by Ayrshire-based Tom Grant Plant Hire, the brand new JCB 26C-1 is part of the new series of JCB 2.5-tonne mini excavators unveiled earlier this year. Supplied by Scot JCB, the new model…

Any business involved in road maintenance should take a look at this Euro 6 LEZ compliant 26 tonne DAF CF grab loader on this week’s front cover. Perfect for those smaller jobs where an 8×4 truck is too unwieldy, this 2020 CF340 is fitted with a Palfinger Epsilon M125 crane with a clam shell grab….

The ViO38-7 and ViO33-7 mark the latest advancements to Yanmar CE’s zero-tail swing excavator range. Replacing the existing ViO38-6 and ViO33-6, these next-generation models have improved performance, efficiency and operator comfort – all wrapped in a sleek and compact ‘Premium Red’ package. Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar CE) has announced the launch of two next-generation…

JCB will unveil a large number of new machines for materials handling in Hall 17, stand 740 at the LAMMA Show, being staged at NEC Birmingham on 15/16 January. In addition to featuring the JCB Fastrac iCON high-speed tractors, the exhibit will underscore JCB’s leading role in efficient materials handling, with British-built solutions that include…

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. Inside the magazine, check out the news pages where we cover the recent fleet sale of ten Thwaites dumpers for the Tamdown Group and a celebration of the 750th Thwaites dumper for Fairfax. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm…

With two Yanmar SV60-6B mini excavators, contractor John Williams is shaping West Cornwall’s future while uncovering relics of its ancient history. As he delivers modern housing developments to the local community, his work has unexpectedly revealed long-buried traces of the region’s rich tin mining heritage, dating back to the Bronze Age. Cornwall, renowned for its…

Lincolnshire hirer ABBA Plant Hire has invested in a ten-strong fleet of JCB’s new hybrid drive articulated booms and got straight into the Christmas mood with its new purchases. Supplied by dealer TC Harrison JCB, the new machines are the first of JCB’s new diesel / electric hybrid drive A45EH models purchased in the UK….

Ammann has upgraded its advanced Intelligent Compaction system, ACEpro, to make it easier for operators to access the built-in technology. The enhanced system is being integrated into Ammann ARP 75 and ARP 75 C Pivot-Steer Tandem Rollers. Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), the company’s proprietary automatic measurement, control and documentation system, was first launched in 1998….

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. the offer is not restricted to top-end tractor units, but also covers 7.5 tonne tippers and more. Inside the magazine, check out the auction of excavators that closes on 8th January. There’s a choice of Caterpillar and Hitachi models…

Southeast of England groundworker Tamdown Group has strengthened both its relationship with Thwaites distributor Ernest Doe & Sons, and its fleet holding of Thwaites dumpers with a further ten machines being purchased in a recent deal. The latest acquisition delivers 5 x 3-ton and 5 x 6-ton straight tip hydrostatic dumpers. As construction activity intensifies…

Caterpillar has revealed the new Cat D8 dozer with advanced technology designed to provide faster more accurate results. The next generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes. The bulldozer’s elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages, and its long undercarriage delivers the D8’s renowned performance of…

North of England hirer Fairfax will this December take delivery of their 750th Thwaites dumper. To mark the occasion the Fairfax Plant Hire team and BTE Plant Sales were invited to Thwaites to tour the factory and meet the team. A special 750th dumper decal was commissioned, this anniversary edition celebrates the relationship of Fairfax…

Walker Plant Group is demonstrating their specialism in Volvo Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) on this week’s front cover. They retail complete, used machines, plus break them for parts and offer a rebuild service. You can view all their complete Walker Plant ADT machines for sale at Plantpages. Check out their website for a HUGE range…